unit25 Flashcards
verbose
Using more words than are needed; wordy.
proverb
A brief, often-repeated statement that expresses a general truth or common observation.
verbatim
In the exact words; word for word.
verbiage
An excess of words, often with little content; wordiness.
simile
A figure of speech, introduced by as or like, that makes a point of comparison between two things different in all other respects.
assimilate
(1) To take in and thoroughly understand. (2) To cause to become part of a different society or culture.
simulacrum
A copy, especially a superficial likeness or imitation.
simulate
(1) To take on the appearance or effect of something, often in order to deceive. (2) To make a realistic imitation of something, such as a physical environment.
transcend
To rise above the limits of; overcome, surpass.
condescend
(1) To stoop to a level of lesser importance or dignity. (2) To behave as if superior.
descendant
(1) One that has come down from another or from a common stock. (2) One deriving directly from a forerunner or original.
ascendancy
Governing or controlling interest; domination.
antonym
A word that means the opposite of some other word.
eponymous
Of, relating to, or being the person for whom something is named.
patronymic
Part of a personal name based on the name of one’s father or one of his ancestors.
